Make sure to remove all other security programs that are installed on the computer before you install MSE. This includes any free or trial products that were pre-installed when you bought the computer, even if they were never activated.

Ready to install Microsoft 365 or Office 2024? Before you begin, make sure your PC or Mac meets the system requirements. If you already redeemed a product key, reinstalling the apps, or you have an assigned license through work or school, you can skip ahead and go to the section sign in to download and install Microsoft 365 or Office.

Before installing Project the first time, sign in with an existing or new Microsoft Account and enter your product key* at microsoft365.com/setup. Redeeming your key links your account with the Project app and you only have to do this once.

To install Visio a license must be associated with your Microsoft account, or work or school account. Which account you use depends upon which version of Visio you have. Didn't get one? If your product key is already linked to your Microsoft account, skip to Step 2. Go to office.com/setup.

When installing the Access 365 Runtime on a machine that has another Click-to-Run version of Office installed, the Access Runtime installed will match that of the existing Office installation. For instance, if the machine has Office 2021 installed, Access 2021 Runtime will be installed.

Download and install or reinstall Office 2021, Office 2019, or Office 2016. Important: Support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 ended on October 14, 2025 and there will be no extension and no extended security updates. All of your Office 2016 and Office 2019 apps will continue to function.

Open the Office folder in the virtual drive, and then select either the Setup32.exe to install the 32-bit version of Microsoft 365, or Setup64.exe to install the 64-bit version to begin the offline installation.

Try Microsoft 365 for 1 month. Office 2024 is sold as a one-time purchase (without a subscription), which means you pay a single, up-front cost to get Office apps for one computer (PC or Mac).

There are two ways to get apps from Microsoft Store: Select Start , and select Microsoft Store. From the taskbar, select the Microsoft Store icon.

Alternatively, if installation doesn't start automatically, browse the disc to find the program setup file, usually called Setup.exe or Install.exe. Open the file to start installation.